From Porto da Cruz to Porto Moniz, the coastal road affords breathtaking panoramic views. The landscapes that await you are austere cliffs, ledges overhanging the ocean and spectacular vistas over the central mountain range. Lined with hydrangea, arum, canna and lily of the Nile, the road crosses valleys favourable to the cultivation of vegetables. Around Santana, waymarked paths offer countless walks among the island's best-preserved laurel forests.